Equine Extravaganza, the Virginia Equestrian Festival and Expo, November 1-3 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, The show will feature more than 100 clinics and demonstrations by top trainers and horse experts, The Ma'Ceo Gypsy Festival Equestrian Show (somewhat like a Cirque du Soleil) under the Big Top with 10 different breeds of horses and daring riders performing. The Exhibit Hall will be full of equine-themed vendors so horse lovers can kick off their holiday shopping! There will also be an exclusive Secretariat themed event documentary on "The Life of Secretariat's owner" Penny Chenery on Saturday only. Event hours are, Friday 10:00 am 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, for more details visit www.EquineExtravaganza.com.

Richmond Ballet celebrates its 30th Anniversary November 1-3 at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond Center Stage with three epic performancesat the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace Street, Friday, November 1, 7:00pm, Saturday, November 2, 7:00pm and Sunday, November 3, 2:00pm. The Richmond Symphony will provide live accompaniment for all three of the Ballet’s 30th Anniversary performances. There is also a pre-performance discussion one hour before each show. For more details visit www.richmondballet.com or call 804-344-0906.